Trying to determine if some RAR files contain malware - Purism community
If you found this file on your computer or received it unexpectedly, treat it with caution:
Files with highly specific, non-descriptive names found in unusual folders can sometimes be related to automated logging or, in worse cases, malware staging. 🛡️ How to Handle It Safely _v_jb_n_Del_Sam.rar
Upload the file to VirusTotal to see if multiple antivirus engines flag it.
💡 If you need to see what's inside without risking your system, you can use a tool like 7-Zip or WinRAR to "View" the archive contents without actually extracting or running them. Trying to determine if some RAR files contain
RAR files are containers. While the container itself isn't a virus, what’s inside could be.
Because of the specific naming convention, there are a few likely explanations for its existence: 🛠️ Likely Origin and Purpose RAR files are containers
The "Del_Sam" part of the name might refer to a specific database table or a system function (like "Delete SAM" or "Delivery Sample"). Systems often generate these strings automatically.